![]() Repeat until no further mucus is expelled. After 5 or 6 exhalations try to cough if you have not done so already. At the end of each exhalation, hold your breath 2 to 3 seconds. Keep alternating between regular and slow breathes. Your exhalations should be about 3 times longer than your inhalations. ![]() Breathe in and out regularly through the valve 5 times. If your lungs are lower volume, you can use the blue or low flow valve. The green or high flow valve is for users who can exhale at 15 liters per minute or more for at least three seconds. Exhaling against resistance creates back pressure or positive pressure which allows mucus to move from peripheral airways to the larger central airways so it can be coughed out. Why’s that good? The vibration opens up your airways, facilitating the movement of mucus. As you exhale, the ball moves up and down, doing two things-a) vibrating your airways and b) making you exhale against resistance. How’s it work? Inside the valve is a small steel ball in a cone shaped valve. It combines the benefits of positive expiratory pressure or PEP therapy with airway vibrations. Each MDS Team Member follows established supplier standards and will conduct themselves with the highest degree of professionalism.The Acapella Valve is a unique handheld device that keeps your lungs clear of mucus so you can breathe easy. Our service team will take the time to explain, demonstrate and educate on the proper use of equipment. Our staff is fully trained in the proper use of all equipment and supplies we sell or rent. We do this by consistently offering quality brand name products, competitive pricing and exceptional customer service. We are committed to providing for all your home medical equipment and supply needs and stand by our promise with guaranteed service. We carry over 8,000 items in stock, including inventory in every major healthcare category: Respiratory (Gas & Liquid Oxygen, Portables, Nebulizers, Pulse Oximetry, CPAP/BIPAP), Mobility (Manual & Electric Wheelchairs, Lift Chairs, Scooters, Vehicle Lifts & Carriers, Walkers and Ambulatory Aids), Equipment (Electric Hospital Beds, Leisure Beds, Over Bed Tables, Hoyer Lifts, Suction Pumps, CPM Machines) Mastectomy, Urological Supplies, Incontinence, Ostomy, Wound Care, Orthopedic, (Soft Goods, Compression Stockings, Cervical Traction). Staff is a available Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm for assistance by calling 1-86, by fax at 94, and by e-mail at is a full service Durable Medical Equipment (DME)/Home Medical Equipment (HME) provider of equipment and supplies for Sale, Rental or Repair. The Medical Department Store (MDS) has been serving SouthWest Florida for over 30 years and is proud to maintain an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
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